HSC CM3: Safeguarding in health and social care

1. Understand safeguarding

2. Understand how to safeguard individuals in relation to legislation, policies and procedures

  • 2.1. Summarise current legislation in relation to safeguarding
  • 2.2. Describe the relationship between legislation, policy and procedure
  • 2.3. Identify policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding

3. Understand factors that may contribute to an individual being vulnerable to harm or abuse

  • 3.1. Explain factors that may contribute to an individual being vulnerable to harm or abuse

4. Know signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern

  • 4.1. Describe signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern relating to: • neglect • self-neglect • physical abuse • emotional abuse • sexual abuse • domestic abuse • financial abuse • institutional abuse • bullying

5. Understand the lines of reporting and responsibility in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of individuals

  • 5.1. Describe the lines of reporting and responsibility in relation to safeguarding protection and welfare
  • 5.2. Explain the boundaries of confidentiality in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of individuals

6. Understand the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to safeguarding individuals

  • 6.1. Evaluate the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to safeguarding individuals

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